LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior accused an opponent of racially insulting him during Tuesday's Champions League game against Benfica, leading to the game being halted for nearly 10 minutes amid angry scenes at the Stadium of Light.

Referee activates UEFA racism protocol over incident involving Vinicius; play resumes after 10-minute suspension - Anadolu Ajansı

UEFA says it has begun an investigation into the alleged racist abuse against Vinicius Jr during Real Madrid's victory over Benfica.

Although Real Madrid secured the victory, everything faded into the background after Vinicius Jr. reported alleged racist acts by Gianluca Prestianni of Benfica. As UEFA announces investigations, the Argentine firmly defends his innocence on social media.

SL Benfica centre-back Nicolas Otamendi's body is largely filled with many tattoos from his achievements with Argentina to the shows he likes.

The Champions League knockout playoff between Benfica and Real Madrid was delayed by 10 minutes on Tuesday night after Vinicius Junior reported an alleged racial incident. The Brazil attacker had just scored an outstanding opening goal in the 50th minute of the match in Lisbon's Estadio da Luz when anger built among home supporters,

Although Real Madrid secured the victory against Benfica, it was overshadowed by Vinicius Jr.’s accusations of racist behavior against Gianluca Prestianni. In response, UEFA has already taken decisive measures,

The almighty Real Madrid had won the first five consecutive European Cup editions, a dominion never repeated as the competition unfolded. They were a team for the ages, the white

Real Madrid star player Kylian Mbappé has claimed that his teammate Vinícius Jr. was racially abused by a Benfica player.